welder-assembler

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Welding technology/welder
• Metal fabricator

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Installation
• Assembly

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connection
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly
• Operate or tend automated assembling equipment
• Make minor adjustments and repairs
• Inspect finished products for proper functioning
• Fasten parts together using fastening and joining equipment
• Connect cables, tubes and wires
• Check mechanical assemblies and subassemblies for alignment and proper functioning
• Assemble mechanical parts into subassemblies
• Assemble or connect electrical components
• Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finished products
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Truck
• Hydraulic pumps

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Area of work experience

• Finished products

Inspection or testing specialization

• Mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
• Electrical assemblies or wiring

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available